eXplore Brown County

eXplore Brown County with an ATV or Hill Climb Buggy

YOU DRIVE following our experienced tour guide!

Brown County is home to breathtaking scenery. We have some of the most rugged trails and hill terrain in Indiana. XBC guided ATV and Hill Climb Buggy tours will give both young and old a taste of a new brand of adventure. Our ATV (all-terrain vehicle) and Hill Climb Buggy's are true to their name and will perform great in the snow, mud, water, or on dry ground. ATV and Hill Climb Buggy tours are offered year-round weather permitting. We are land stewards first and there is no charge if XBC chooses not to ride the trails during wet, thaw conditions or high winds.

Our Side x Side 2 person Buggies are equipped with a roll cage and harnesses. A 3 seat buggy is also available upon request. Briefly switch drivers while XBC Tour Guides recreate Native American and Pioneer history. Scenic landscapes provide the perfect photo op or rent our Helmet Cam for $30 to capture the entire experience.

ATV and Hill Climb Buggy Tours are weather permitting, and actual routes and times may vary depending on trail conditions. All tours include instruction, helmet, and eye protection.

Adventure Combo Packages | Provide corporate team building/adventure reward trips or plan a fun day for family/friends | Plan an ATV/Buggy adventure or use our combo package | Check web site for availability and request a GROUP quote for 10 or more people | Take $5 off any 2 activities.

NOTE: All guests who wish to drive must be at least 16 years of age and present a valid driver's license.

First time riding? Don't worry, we'll take care of you!

On all of our guided tours, your guides will go through a safety orientation describing all the functions and capabilities of your vehicle. Furthermore, with our ATV tours a test track is included at the beginning of your tour to give you a small sample of the obstacles that await you. Please don't hesitate to let your guides know if you feel uncomfortable at any point on your tour.

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Off-Road Hummer Tour

Come out and try our Off-Road Hummer Adventure Tour!

This off-road adventure will accommodate groups of 4-14 on a 1-hour scenic historic tour through the hills and hollers of Brown County, Indiana. Ride in our authentic Military HUMVEE troop hauler with our knowledgeable driver, listening to themed music and narration. Experience the climbs and descend to lush valleys where native Indians and Pioneers once lived. See their wells and visit a pioneer graveyard. Minimum group tour is 4 people; bring your friends and family. COST: $38 Adults | $20 Children 6-12 | $5 Discount when combining 2 or more activities. Tours are not recommended for persons with back or neck problems; pregnant women are not permitted on this tour. Group rates are available for 8 or more guests. This is a seasonal tour.

Rock Crawler Off-Road Tours

Be prepared for anything as YOU DRIVE and follow your guide on the trails!

Talk about an off-road adventure! Our Rock Crawlers are designed to traverse any terrain. Join our guide as he takes you through the woods and through time as you learn about what life was like in this area centuries ago. There's almost nowhere you can't travel when you're driving these vehicles!

Our Rock Crawlers are equipped with a roll cage and 4 point harnesses. Briefly switch drivers while XBC Tour Guides recreate Native American and Pioneer history. Scenic landscapes provide the perfect photo op or rent our Helmet Cam for $30 to capture the entire experience.

Rock Crawler Tours are weather permitting, and actual routes and times may vary depending on trail conditions. All tours include instruction, helmet and eye protection.

NOTE: All guests who wish to drive must be at least 16 years of age and present a valid driver's license.

WARNING: Under Indiana law, an agritourism provider is not liable for an injury to, or the death of, a participant in agritourism activities at this location if the death or injury results from the inherent risks of agritourism activity. Inherent risks of agritourism activities include risks of injury inherent to land, equipment, and animals as well as the potential for you to act in a negligent manner that may contribute to your injury or death, or for other participants to act in a manner that may cause you injury or cause your death. You are assuming the risk of participating in this agritourism activity. As added by P.L.3-2011, SEC.1. The property used by Valley Branch Retreat Inc. dba eXplore Brown County dba Paintball Valley is a Classified Forest/Tree Farm and an Indiana Agritourism provider.